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Backlit Roe Buck

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Posted by Justin on April 16, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Backlit Roe Buck
Canon 20D, Canon 500mm f4 & Canon 1.4X Extender.
1/160 sec @ f8.0, -1/3 exposure compensation, ISO 200, Raw,
Gitzo 1548 & Manfrotto 501 video head, remote release.


LARGER VERSION

Hi,

I came across this Roe buck feeding on heather shortly before sunset.
I spent a while photographing him from the opposite side with the sun behind me. He then moved behind a tall clump of heather with just his head visible so I decided to try and get to the opposite side of him for some backlit shots and to a allow a clearer view of him. Thankfully there was virtually no wind so I was able to do a large, full semi circle around him untill I was facing towards the sun.
I managed several images of him looking towards me and straight at me, but this was one of my favourites. He had heard a sound in the distance, hence the alert expression and forward pointing ears.



All comments always welcome and appreciated.
Posted by Maggie Campbell on April 16, 2009 at 5:41 PM
A really gentle image and the lighting is lovely
Posted by Paul Ashton on April 16, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Simply delightful. A just reward for your effort.
Posted by Craig Jones on April 16, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Your deer shots are beautiful justin,this one is lovely, great colours well done for all your 'graft' :wink: :wavey:
Posted by John Robinson on April 16, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Thats nice !!
JR
Posted by Rob Ashton on April 16, 2009 at 5:54 PM
I liked this shot the first time I saw it Justin. Very atmospheric.

Rob :toast:
Posted by Lewis Thomson on April 16, 2009 at 6:09 PM

Hi Justin,

I agree with all of the above, your Roe shots are superb! Love this one.

Lewis.
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Posted by jack chapman on April 16, 2009 at 6:21 PM
another brilliant image Justin, keep posting them it gives me something to aim for
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on April 16, 2009 at 6:29 PM
Hi Justin

Looks like you've nailed this species! Roes are probably my favourite species of deer and you've captured the essence of what makes them attractive subjects. Beautiful light - in what part of the country is this taken (I'm not interested in a specific location)?

Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Justin on April 16, 2009 at 6:30 PM
It's Dorset Chris. :wavey:
Posted by Simon Litten on April 16, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Lovely shot. One of the best.

Simon
Posted by john macpherson on April 16, 2009 at 7:09 PM
This is simply lovely. Lighting superb - as was said before, but worth repeating..a gentle image.
Posted by Brian Davis on April 16, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Lovely shot.
Posted by eric weight on April 16, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Expertly done. A lovely shot.
Eric :toast:
Posted by Mark Hamblin on April 17, 2009 at 3:02 AM
You certainly made the most of this opportunity. A classic buck shot in beautiful light.
Posted by PhilH on April 17, 2009 at 3:09 AM
Just when it couldn't get better.....

Excellent....

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Posted by Mike Smith on April 17, 2009 at 4:20 AM
simply beautifull! - must make a stunning A2+ print

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Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on April 17, 2009 at 4:28 AM
Beautiful Justin :toast: .

Phil.

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Posted by Des Ong on April 17, 2009 at 4:47 AM
All been said, a lovely shot. :toast:
Posted by Pete Etheridge on April 17, 2009 at 5:23 AM
Outstanding Justin, a real beauty.
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Posted by Matt Cole on April 17, 2009 at 5:33 AM
a great shot Justin.

Matt
Posted by Mark Davies on April 17, 2009 at 6:39 AM
Love the effect and the image , beautiful light and comp.
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 17, 2009 at 7:28 AM
Top Notch Justin. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Guy Rogers on April 17, 2009 at 8:41 AM
Hello Justin.

Superb is all that comes to mind.

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Posted by Ian Mason on April 17, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Stunning shot! The rim lighting is magical and I like the detail in the vegetation.
Posted by Tim Munsey on April 17, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Very atmospheric, excellent as ever.

Tim
Posted by David Sewell on April 17, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Superb.

David

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Posted by keith mitchell on April 17, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Wow Justin this is stunning.
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Keith.
Posted by Justin on April 17, 2009 at 4:03 PM
A very big thank you for all the very kind and encouraging comments :smile:
Posted by Graeme Lee on April 18, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Your hard work really pays off Justin. Faultless for me!

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Posted by Paul Thomas on April 18, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Can't really add anything to what's already been said. Top stuff.

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Paul
Posted by Nigel Blake on April 19, 2009 at 2:22 AM
Exquisite, clearly Roe Deer is your "trademark" subject! :toast: :toast: